Mazda has reported over 30,000 pre-orders for its upcoming EZ-60 electric SUV since pre-sales began in April. The joint venture between Mazda and Changan is preparing to launch the vehicle in September as part of its expanded electrification strategy in the Chinese market.
These early pre-sales figures of the EZ-60 SUV suggests its sales may outperform Mazda’s EZ-6 sedan, launched in 2024 in China. According to China EV DataTracker, Mazda sold just 5,681 units of this model between January and May 2025.
The Mazda EZ-60 is built on Changan’s EPA1 platform, the same modular architecture that underpins models like the Deepal L07, Deepal S07, and Mazda EZ-6. It shares similar measurements to its Deepal S07 cousin. Its dimensions measure 4,850 mm in length, 1,935 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,902 mm.
The EZ-60 will be available in two powertrain configurations. The battery electric version features a 258 horsepower rear-mounted motor paired with a 77.9 kWh battery, delivering a claimed range of 600 km under China’s CLTC testing cycle. An extended-range variant combines the same electric motor with a 1.5-litre gasoline engine, offering 160 km of pure electric driving before the combustion engine activates.
The EZ-60 features a 26.45-inch 5K ultra-wide screen integrating controls, with touch and voice replacing most buttons. A 100-inch 3D HUD adjusts to eye movement and doubles as entertainment when parked. Rear passengers get touchscreens, and a 23-speaker Dolby Atmos system is optional.
The cargo space is 350L (expandable to 2,036L), with an extra 126L frunk in the EV model. Safety features include nine airbags, L2 driver assist, multiple cameras/radars/sensors, and an 8-layer battery protection system meeting China’s 2026 standards.
Market response data reveals that approximately 76% of the 30,000 pre-orders of the EZ-60 SUV have come from consumers aged 25 to 40, with 71% originating from China’s more developed first- and second-tier cities.
Mazda has introduced a unique pre-order scheme featuring a refundable 10 yuan (1.40 USD) deposit that grows by 10 yuan daily, plus task-based bonuses. Customers must apply accumulated funds to purchase within seven days of launch or receive a refund. While deposits count toward payment, bonuses are void if cancelled, with one enrollment allowed per customer.
The EZ-60 represents Mazda’s second China-developed electric model, following last year’s EZ-6 sedan. Earlier this year, the automaker shipped its first batch of 600 EZ-6 sedans (marketed internationally as the Mazda 6e) from Shanghai to Belgium, representing Mazda’s first major electric vehicle export from China. The Japanese automaker has announced plans to introduce two additional electric vehicles through the joint venture by 2026 to strengthen its position in the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
As Changan Mazda prepares for the September launch, the company has not yet disclosed the final pricing details for the EZ-60. The model will enter one of China’s most contested vehicle segments, where domestic brands dominate sales.
Source: Changan Mazda
Updated: 26/6/2025
